Sample Letters

Teacher Cover Letters​

How to Write a Teacher Cover Letter (with Examples)Use these cover letter samples to help you write a powerful cover letter that separates you from the competition.

Teacher Cover Letter

When applying for any job a cover letter should always be sent with the resume. They do not need to be intimidating and confusing. They are easy to write and great attention grabbers for the employer. Cover letters within the education or teaching profession should be specific for the type of teaching position being applied for. They also are able to precisely express the related skills and experience to the teaching position. By presenting the cover letter before your resume, the first and best chance to make a good impression is achieved.

In a majority of cases, this foundation for a job in a school district will receive more helpfulness with landing that perfect teaching position. When administrators view your letter it will specify the eagerness for teaching and the skills of communication that is needed for the position. The best way to draw attention to the letter is to make it come alive – that is, being able to deliver something from your personality that forms an interesting aspect the resume will not cover.

Cover letters present the opening to present the following:

Demonstrate interest that relate to that specific school district.

Highlight two or three strengths as a teacher.

Express the eagerness for teaching, working with a certain grade level and the happiness working with children brings.

Demonstrating the interest in the specific school district is very important to portray the awareness within the cover letter. Doing a little research about the school district and including a bit of what is found within the letter is a great way to do this.

For example, with applying at the Smith Elementary School a great, reliable source to find information is the school’s website. There a variety of teaching mentorship programs that are provided may be interesting. Within the letter a sentence or two would be written about how the mentoring students already experienced as a student teacher has in turn influenced their teaching style and can be put to use in the Smith Elementary School.

Highlighting education strengths within the letter is also needed to pull the administrator’s attention in. While the resume that will be attached presents the educational background achieved, the letter is where the opportunity to draw in the reader’s attention lies. The best letters use details to back up all-purpose statements made. The details can reflect familiarities in the classroom and the strengths they signify.

For example, the letter may include statements such as: “To my class I will bring my classroom management methods that I have built with my work as a Sunday school teacher. For the past three years I taught twenty to thirty first graders without the assistant teacher. This brought out my ability to follow lesson plans and manage the children with a positive and communicative environment.”

The main idea of the letter is to emphasizes the strengths exhibited as a teacher. These skills are most effectively demonstrated through well formatted cover letter example.

Please accept my letter of application for the position of science teacher at Hill Side School. With my major in elementary science and secondary teaching certificate, I am greatly intent in using my skills and knowledge in a secondary setting.

My student teaching experiences have provided me with the experience to learn more about the age group I really enjoy: middle school students. I was able to work with this age group while I administrated and ran the after-school Bully Awareness program. As co-adviser of this club I was able to counsel and build my relationship with middle school students. They taught me to communicate effectively and express my education in a secondary school environment.

As a student at Milwaukee University, I have excelled academically and worked part-time as an aide in the science center, where I further developed my educational management skills.

I am especially interested in the Hill Side School District because of its involvement in the community. The bake sale to donate money for the local food pantry was inspiring. The involvement the school took to assist with the fund raising was moving because of the care expressed for the community.

I would greatly appreciate the chance to speak with you regarding the Science Department position. Thank you for your consideration. I will be contacting you within the next two weeks regarding this application.

Name of Human Resource AdministratorName of School or UniversityAddress of School or UniversityCity, State, Zip Code

Dear Name of Human Resource Administrator:

It has been brought to my attention by my sister-in-law, Name of Sister-in-law, who teaches ninth grade physics in your school that there is an opening for a biology teacher in your esteemed institution. I would like to submit my application for this position. Your school has been designated an eco-friendly environment by the state, and I would like to participate in and contribute to your environmental programs.

Currently, I am working as a lab assistant in Name of Agriculture Company. I have been employed there for the past five years. Prior to that, I was a biology teacher in Name of School for three years. Teaching is my passion, and I would like to go back to teaching biology. I took the lab job while my husband was still in law school because it paid more, but he is working with a law firm now, and I would like teach again.

I believe that the study of life forms is essential for children today in order for them to understand the impact that global warming has on the Earth. During my years at Name of Agricultural Company, I participated in several projects for preserving eco-systems, and sustainable farming.

I have BSc and MSc degrees in biology from Name of University, and am certified to teach in this state. I believe I can make a positive contribution to your school as well as on the minds and hearts of my students.

My resume is enclosed. I would welcome an interview at your earliest convenience. You can reach me at Phone Number or at Email Address.

Thank you for your time considering my application.

Sincerely,

Signature of ApplicantPrinted Name of ApplicantList of Enclosures: Resume

Name of Human Resource AdministratorName of School or UniversityAddress of School or UniversityCity, State, Zip Code

Dear Name of Human Resource Administrator:

I saw your ad for a Business Teacher in the Columbus Dispatch and knew I was perfect for the job. I have all the qualifications you requested and I am ready, eager and willing to work. As you will see from my resume, which I have attached for your review, I am well qualified. I have a BA in Business Management and also took Administrative Assistance classes at my high school career center.

Please take a moment and review my resume. I would love to get together and further discuss this position with you. I am available anytime during the day. You can reach me on my cell at 555-980-8976 or by email at applicant@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Signature of ApplicantPrinted Name of ApplicantList of Enclosures: Resume